What Happens to Your Mortgage When You Get Divorced?
A divorce decree does not remove either spouse from a joint mortgage—both stay legally liable until the loan is refinanced, assumed, or the home is sold. Here's how each path...
One Month Changes That Can Make a Big Difference In Selling Your Home
Small changes can make a big difference when selling your home. Consider simple fixes that you can do in a month to get your house ready to sell.
Home Equity: A “Forgotten” Real Estate Investment?
For those nearing retirement, a paid-off home is not just a place to live. It’s a real estate investment. For many, it’s a retirement benefits.
Financing Between Buying a New House and Selling the Old One
Financing the purchase of a new house when you still own your old home can be a complicated prospect. Here are some times to finance your purchase.
Finding the Perfect House
Finding the perfect house can be a challenge but here are some resources to help
The Importance of Having a Good House Inspector
Having a good house inspector helps you to ensure that you make a smart investment when you purchase a new house. Learn more here.
The Closing Process
When you buy a home, the house is formally transferred to you through the real estate closing process. Learn more about the process here.
Not ‘California Dreaming’ When it Comes to Apartment Rents
California has seen some of the greatest increases in apartment rent across the country. However, rents as a whole have been increasing.
Reverse Mortgage Borrowers May Soon Feel a Pinch
FHA may soon tighten reverse mortgage restrictions
How to Flip Houses with No Money
Sorry, but this is what is known as a come-on because you can’t do it. Or so I think. But I did happen on a site that claimed to do...
Online Shopping for Real Estate
Computers and the internet have made remote investing in real estate possible, but such investment is not always advisable.
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If you never have updated your homeowner's insurance policy, there's a chance that you lack sufficient coverage, especially for recent home purchases.
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When selling or buying a home, your real estate agent can make a world of difference. Make sure yours is up to the task.
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The U.S gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent for the second quarter (Q2), according to the Commerce Department. This is the third and...
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Best Loan Rate not Always Best Deal
Just getting the best loan rate doesn't necessarily mean that you're getting the best deal. There are more factors to consider.
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The Shrinking of Short Sales
A short sale might be seen a simple way to get rid of a mortgage, but new regulations make things more difficult.
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Adding Lipstick to Your Investment
Looking to sell your real-estate investment? Consider the advice of a home stager to make it look and sell better.
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